Highest quality butcher block from a Michigan company

February 27, 6:09 AMSoutheast MI Home & Living ExaminerJackie DiGiovanni

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Michigan Maple Block Company (and Bally Block Company) is located in Petoskey. Michigan Maple Block has been a Michigan company for over 100 years.

From the history files of Michigan Maple Block:

End grain laminated hard maple butcher block was developed as the practical answer to the needs of the meat cutting industry over 100 years ago. Pioneer in the development of fine butcher block products, Michigan Maple Block Company has been a constant leader in the field. Today, whether end grain butcher block or edge grain work benches, counter tops or cutting boards, butcher block is not only the best work surface but a symbol of excellence, in a butcher shop, gourmet restaurant, office or home.

From the history files of Bally Block:

Bally Block Co. was founded in Bally Pennsylvania around 1920. The primary product line included Caskets and Cedar Chests but later was expanded to include Windows, Window sills and some furniture. Butcher Block production was started in 1926 and since that time Bally Block Co. Has been a leader and innovator in the industry. In 1929, Michigan Maple Block Co. of Petoskey Michigan purchased Bally Block Co., and from that point on, they use the combined strengths of both companies to access Eastern and Western Markets.

Their product line includes:

• Countertops
• Kitchen island tops
• Kitchen work tables
• Dining tables
• Industrial bench tops
• Food service prep tops
• Cutting boards

Click here to see some of their truly unique products including a kitchen island made from 3" thick solid Lyptus. Eucalyptus is an exotic hardwood grown to sustainable forest standards.

Their butcher block merchandise is sold by distributors throughout the United States. Click here for information on locating a dealer for your home, industrial, or food service needs. The Michigan dealers for residential kitchen countertops include:

• Direct Supply
• Kellogg Wholesale 
• L.E. Smith Company
• Michigan Kitchen Distributors
• H. J. Oldenkamp

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